Non-Weighted Nymphs/ Emergers

Larry Kingrey’s kicked up version of the old sparkle pupa, using a CDC overwing which gives the impression of emerging antennae.

The standard chinille San Juan Worm

Charlie Craven’s original JuJu is a very productive midge pattern on most rivers with heavy midge hatches. Works especially well on Tailwaters.

The latest squirmy wormie

Charlie Craven’s simple and effective emerging mayfly. The forward facing CDC wing makes the bug very lifelike in a tough fishing situation.

Pat Dorsey’s Mercury series of flies all work better than most. In this pattern he kicks up the venerable Pheasant Tail by the Mercury glass bead and a few other changes.

The original pattern tied with egg yarn.

A glass beaded mayfly emerger that works well deep or right up in the film.

The RoJo Midge is a staple midge pupa throughout the Rocky Mountains. It is a never fail pattern.

A killer Midge larva developed by outstanding guide Johnny Gomez on the San Juan. Works everywhere.

Gunkel’s Shotglass Emerger is a very productive pattern designed to fish at all depths in the water column. Very lifelike when wet.

This is a realistic rockworm pattern that is designed for pre hatch nymphing.